With a population of 96.629, Bolu is the largest city in Bolu Province, Türkiye by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Bolu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bolu in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bolu, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
Although Bolu doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zonguldak (ONQ), which is located 95 km from Bolu.
Another option to get to Bolu is to pick up a car hire from Istanbul, which is about 223 km from Bolu. You’ll find branches of DMR Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Istanbul.
The most popular bus station is Bolu Konakoğl Recreation Facility, located 12 km from the city centre of Bolu. Bolu Köroğlu Dinlenme Tesisleri is also a commonly used station, and is 21 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.08 per litre in Bolu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.87 and £17.16.